Now you can transfer WhatsApp chats from Android to iPhone - Check step-by-step guide
WhatsApp and Apple recently announced support for porting data from Android to iOS. According to the company, 'Move to iOS' app will now include an option to include WhatsApp data when a user is making the switch.
Move to iOS App
The ability to transfer the data will be included in Apple’s ‘Move to iOS’ app. It is available on the Google Play Store. The option will be available when your arei setting up a new iPhone using the app. According to Apple, Android users will need to be on a minimum of Android 5.0 and above for this option to show. Apple iOS users will need to be on iOS 15.5 and above.
How to download the Move to iOS app
Download the Move to iOS installer. Use your device's file browser to find the Move to iOS installer with filename ending in .apk. On many devices, you'll find this .apk file in a downloads folder. Tap the file to install it.
Download Move to iOS app
If an alert says to change your security settings to let you install from unknown sources, follow the onscreen steps. After you change your settings, you might need to tap a back button to return to the file browser. Then you'll be able to install the .apk file.
How to transfer WhatsApp data from Android to iOS
On your Android device, make sure that Wi-Fi is turned on. Plug your new iOS device and your Android device into power. Make sure that the content you're moving, including what's on your external Micro SD card, will fit on your new iOS device.
WhatsApp data transfer from Android to iOS
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